“The latest information is that conditions remain unchanged from last week: there has been zero net movement of the bloom, which is still sitting 5-15 miles offshore of northern Pinellas County. Also, no new fish kills or respiratory issues have been reported within the past week. As such, a timetable for any possible local effects of the Red Tide is unknown due to this lack of movement and unpredictable wind/water currents.“

“According to updated FWC forecasting models, there is still no strong movement of the bloom toward the coast over the next couple days. However, at this time, given the number of variables (most notably wind and water currents), it is difficult to determine when, where—or even if—landfall would happen.”

Every September spectators turn to the water to witness the Bright House – Clearwater Super Boat National Championship & Festival. The boats, equipped with F-16 jet canopies and 6,000-horsepower engines, race at speeds of up to 180 mph in the Gulf of Mexico off Clearwater Beach. Races start from Pier 60, so the shoreline and beachfront hotels make great vantage points. This three day event is packed with activity beyond racing. Don’t miss the accompanying festivals and Baystar race village in nearby Coachman Park, where you can take photos with the boats and teams, enjoy a block party, seafood festival and listen to live entertainment.

The Pinellas County chapter of the Superior Small Lodging Association recently announced that 33 local boutique hotels have received the statewide organization’s prestigious Donal A. Dermody White Glove Award for housekeeping excellence.

While there are more than 400 hotels, motels, B&Bs, travel lodges, inns, beach houses, resorts and other hospitality destinations in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, only 33 local boutique

hotels – or 92 percent of all local SSL members – have earned this year’s highly coveted White Glove Award.

St. Pete/Clearwater Showcases Locally-Brewed Beer
‘Where Summer Rocks’ Serves Up Week-Long Celebration of Area’s Top Breweries
St. Pete/Clearwater, FL (June 20, 2013) – Summer is rocking and some of Florida’s best beer will be flowing during Craft Beer Week in St. Pete/Clearwater as 10 brewpubs from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg showcase why the area is becoming a mecca for brewing aficionados.

With craft beer’s place in tourism growing with beer trails around the country, St. Pete/Clearwater is tapping into one of the hottest travel trends.
From Dunedin Brewery, Florida’s older brewery, to Rapp Brewing Company, which just earned best new brewer in Florida, here is a quick tour of some of the best breweries in the state.

Our Guests Say…

This was kinda a last minute trip for a fall getaway and Lynn made us fast and friendly reservations. Bill and Carol made us feel right at home. Thanks so much for all the extras. Hope to see you again, soon!— The Grants

All SSL Florida accommodations are rigorously inspected every year. Only those Florida bed and breakfasts and hotels that meet the standards of SSLA are allowed to keep their SSL membership and signage. So although your Florida lodging will be unique, it will still be clean and safe.